Eaglecrest Ski Area
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Top of the recently opened Black Bear Chair |
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| Location | Douglas Island,, Alaska |
| Nearest city | Juneau |
| Coordinates | 58°16′34″N 134°30′55″W / 58.27611°N 134.51528°W |
| Vertical | 1400 ft |
| Skiable area | 640 acres (2.6 km2) |
| Runs | 34 |
| Longest run | 2 mi |
| Lift system | 4 chairs |
| Snowfall | 350 in |
| Snowmaking | yes |
| Night skiing | no |
| Web site | Eaglecrest Ski Area |
Eaglecrest Ski Area is a public ski area on Douglas Island in the U.S. state of Alaska, across Gastineau Channel from Juneau. The area has 4 double chairlifts accessing 640 acres (2.6 km2), with 34 marked alpine runs, 3 Nordic skiing loops and access to world class backcountry. Vertical drop is 1,400 ft (430 m) with an average snowfall of 200-300". [1]
Although the compound is currently public property, some legislators of the region, including Randy Wanamaker, have suggested privatization.
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Coordinates: 58°16′34″N 134°30′55″W / 58.27611°N 134.51528°W
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